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TIL Queen’s “We Are the Champions” was scientifically proven to be the catchiest song in the history of pop music

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nKrb TIL somebody in the 1800’s wrote a song that consisted of nothing but two people meowing at each other. It’s called “Duetto buffo di due gatti” which translates to “Humorous duet for two cats”
Z8reB TIL the Red Delicious Apple wasn’t always terrible. The 1880s original was apparently delicious, but slowly was selected for color and looks over taste.
VLap TIL that the inverted cross was actually originated by St. Peter. He believed he wasn’t worthy to be crucified in the same way as Jesus, making St. Peter’s Cross a sign of humility fo Christians.
mOMO TIL that the price of college textbooks has risen faster than the price of houses and inflation. AND there is a company that provides FREE online college textbooks that are almost identical to the ones we are paying top-dollar for.
W7VrA TIL that for the first time in NBA Playoffs history, all seed number from 1 to 8 made it to the 2nd round